BLOODHOUND SSC eNewsletter
Bloodhound SSC at Autosports International 2012 Last month, we showed you some parts that had been delivered for the APU rocket fuel pump gearbox. Engineers James Painter and David Pollock assembled all the parts and took the gearbox to the Autosports International Show at the National Exhibition Centre on the 14th and 15th January. You can see the assembled gearbox below and all the Product Sponsors who helped make it possible! Also on display was a mock-up of the canopy - this was built recently to check out the access and visibility before making the final canopy out of carbon composites - see picture right. The major announcement at the Show was made by driver Andy Green and Commercial and Product Sponsorship Lead Conor La Grue. The cream of UK motorsport engineering companies are being invited to take part in our unique global project, and showcase their expertise by manufacturing around 3,000 bespoke components needed over the next 12 months to complete the world's ultimate racing car. We aim to not only inspire the next generation of engineers, mathematicians and scientists but also promote UK manufacturing by inviting the best engineering businesses to help build the most powerful and complex land vehicle ever devised. You can see the Press Release on our website, and a list of components requiring either final design and / or manufacture on the Motorsport Industry Association’s website (www.the-mia.com/Supply-BLOODHOUND-SSC). The list will be added to very shortly as the design of more components is completed. Please contact us if you are able to help us with any of them!
Can you help us? 1. CALLING ALL 1K CHIPPIES - Bloodhound Needs You! With the manufacture of the car components underway, we are looking to set up the workshop at the Bloodhound Technical Centre in Bristol in preparation for the build of the car. If you are a skilled carpenter that could spare a few days either during the week or at a weekend, and would like to get involved, please contact Annie Berrisford on 07535 434 177 or email her at annie.berrisford@bloodhoundssc.com The job entails: construction of a partition wall, with a single doorway, and fitting of a fire door with closer. Boarding of an existing doorway and make good with current decor. Cut hole in existing partition wall and install double doors with over head closers. Enlarge existing single door way to a double door. ALL materials will be supplied. 2. The SME Sponsorship Programme The SME sponsorship program offers a unique opportunity for smaller companies to get involved and support the Bloodhound project. We have started the build of the car and plan to run it next year so this is an ideal time to get involved. You can download a brochure that outlines what the costs and benefits here If you think you would like to take up this opportunity, please email Tony Parraman on tony.parraman@bloodhoundssc.com , or if you know a company that might be interested, please pass this document on. 3. University of Southampton on 10th March 2012 for Science Week Family Day. Science Week usually attracts over three thousand visitors (school children and their families) and in 2009 won the British Science Association award for ‘Best Engineering Event in 2009’. Bloodhound SSC will be in a marquee as one of the activities with the Show Car, the Driving Experience, Rocket Model, Wheel, Balloon Car activities, etc. We are looking for volunteer helpers on the stand. We will give you a full briefing and answers to most questions! If you can help or would like to know more, please email stella.diamond@bloodhoundssc.com Thank you to our helpers at AutoSports International! The Sunday crew pictured below! 
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